AMANDA COLWELL
Secret Harbour
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Assistant
YMCA Early Learning Center
10.2024 - Current
- Demonstrates active supervision during outdoor playtime, ensuring safety while encouraging physical activity and exploration.
- Ensures a safe and nurturing environment by maintaining clean and organized spaces for daily use.
- Manages daily routines including meal preparation, naptime, and activity setup for efficient operations.
Childcare Educator
Our Place OSHC And Pre-Kindy
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Contributed to the development of age-appropriate curriculum materials that aligned with state standards for early childhood education programs.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
- Modeled positive behaviour and communication skills for students.
Childcare Provider
Self Employed
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Developed friendly relationships and credibility with parents, and fellow childcare providers, as well as ensured all children in my care felt loved and respected
- Kept tax records for all deductible expenses and provided weekly receipts of payment to parents
- Modelled appropriate social behaviours and encouraged concern for others to cultivate development of interpersonal relationships and communication skills.
Switchboard Operator
Newcastle University
02.2019 - 09.2019
- First point of contact for public queries and concerns, I responded to all phone calls in a professional manner with a personal time limit of 30 seconds per call
- Regularly updated internal directory to reflect changes in staffing and timetables
- Ensured all information provided was correct and up to date by utilizing the internal database.
Server/Bartender
La Mexica
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Maintained a robust knowledge of 150+ food and drink items to proactively up-sell menu items to guests ensuring customer satisfaction
- Created specials and events to increase guest activity
- Salsa night became our busiest and highest earning evening of the week.
Theatre Manager
Cineplex Cinemas Marine Gateway And VIP
12.2015 - 09.2017
- Completed all POS end of day procedures, including balancing multiple cash registers and a safe of $30,000
- Effectively managed payroll and completion of the proper paperwork for new hires and terminations
- Supported the General Manager by conducting weekly meetings, delivering quality reviews, and setting sales goals.
Barista/Bartender
Denman Cellars
09.2014 - 12.2015
- Lead barista in a cafe situated inside the busy Cruise Whitsundays ferry terminal
- Prepared both hot and cold food, ensuring to be fully restocked for terminal rush hours
- Processed POS payments and daily cash balancing, responsible for ensuring the float was correct and excess cash was delivered safely to the bank drop.
Education
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
Insight Training
Rockingham, WA02.2024
Skills
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Positive Reinforcement
- Child Safety
- Time Management
- Strong Work Ethic
- Conflict Resolution
- Staff Training
- Professional telephone demeanour
- Data Entry
- Key holder experience
- Call center experience
Timeline
Childcare Assistant
YMCA Early Learning Center
10.2024 - Current
Childcare Educator
Our Place OSHC And Pre-Kindy
08.2023 - 07.2024
Childcare Provider
Self Employed
01.2020 - 01.2023
Switchboard Operator
Newcastle University
02.2019 - 09.2019
Server/Bartender
La Mexica
09.2017 - 01.2019
Theatre Manager
Cineplex Cinemas Marine Gateway And VIP
12.2015 - 09.2017
Barista/Bartender
Denman Cellars
09.2014 - 12.2015
Certificate III - Early Childhood Education
Insight Training
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